Rena Joyce Bouvier Young

Rena Joyce Bouvier Young passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born in Jeanerette, Louisiana to the late Arnold and Genevieve Gautreau Bouvier. Rena was the beloved wife of the late William F. Young, Sr.; loving mother of Gail Y. Smith, William F. Young, Jr. (Pam), Ray A. Young (Debbie), David J. Young (Robin), and James G. Young (Ruby); and sister of the late Ray Bouvier and Birdie Lee McCarthy. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

Rena served as a school crossing guard for John Clancy Elementary School, and was a founding member of LaFreniere Park.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 12:00PM. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00AM. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum.

To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com